In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work

Obviously a drawing of a person is not a real person, but a drawing of a line is a real line.

A blind man can make art if what is in his mind can be passed to another mind in some tangible form.

New materials are one of the great afflictions of contemporary art. Some artists confuse new materials with new ideas.

Don’t worry about cool, make your own uncool.

You belong in the most secret part of you. Don’t worry about cool, make your own uncool. Make your own, your own world. If you fear, make it work for you—draw and paint your fear and anxiety.

When artists make art, they shouldn't question whether it is permissible to do one thing or another.

You shouldn't be a prisoner of your own ideas.

Artists are mystics rather than rationalists. They leap to conclusions that logic cannot reach.

Artists teach critics what to think. Critics repeat what the artists teach them.

Most ideas that are successful are ludicrously simple

Unfortunates, who ought to begin with God, do not have any hope in him till they have exhausted all other means of deliverance.

Realize that your gift does not only belong to you

To wake up one day and be Steinway and Glen in One... Glen Steinway, Steinway Glen, all for Bach.

After a breath and before another, there's plenty of time to rest.

Myth: Bail-in plans would recapitalize big banks. Fact: big banks are far too insolvent to remotely be in a position for such restoration.

Please reach out for help, your voice will save you.

Boldness in the course of a noble fight is worth the risk... If you stand on truth, you'll only regret your timidity later, but you'll never regret being bold.

It was really cool being out on the road and doing school with my tutor over Skype or on the phone, but it can definitely be difficult.

I have to say as an actor I have been inspired by so many British actors throughout the years.

Power exercised with violence has seldom been of long duration.